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The purpose of the course is to explore the nature and causes of ethnic conflict among Poles, Ukrainians, and Jews in the 20th century from the viewpoint of the psychology of large groups. Nationalism in the context of massive psychic trauma will be discussed in terms of collective memory, identity diffusion, and failure to mourn.

Section 001.

This course is intended for graduate students from any department or professional school who are interested in pursuing their interests through study of Eastern Europe or the Former Soviet Union. Speakers who combine disciplinary or professional work on the region will discuss with the class a combination of professional and contextual expertise. Each student will prepare a research or project proposal in their area which will be discussed.

Instructor(s):

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. (1-3). (INDEPENDENT).

Credits: (1-3).

Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.

Designed for individual students who have an interest in a specific topic (usually that has stemmed from a previous course). An individual instructor must agree to direct such a reading, and the requirements are specified when approval is granted.